Glazing · 6–19 mm
Glass — indicative fig. M·69
Fire A1 Non-combustibleEmbodied carbon 1.35kgCO₂e/kg Low–mediumCompressive 1000MPa StructuralDesign life 30yr
Architecturally curved glass produced through hot bending, cold bending, or bent-tempering processes, available in multiple thicknesses for facade, balustrade, and specialty glazing applications.
01 Physical
Density 2500kg/m³
Specific gravity 2.5
Porosity 0%
Water absorption 0%
Hardness 540HV
UV resistance Excellent
Chemical resistance Excellent
pH tolerance 1 – 14
Surface roughness 0.5nm Ra
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 41MPa
Compressive strength 1000MPa
Flexural strength 45MPa
Shear strength 20MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.22
Impact resistance Grade A
Creep resistance Excellent
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 1.05W/m·K
Specific heat 840J/kg·K
Thermal expansion 9×10⁻⁶/K
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class Non-combustible
Fire resistance level Non-combustible
Flame spread index 0
Smoke dev. index 0
Heat release rate 0kW/m²
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 1350kg CO₂e/tonne
Carbon footprint 8.5kg CO₂e/m²
Embodied energy 15MJ/kg
Water footprint 15L/kg
Recyclability 100%
Recycled content 25%
Renewable content 0%
Circular score 8/10
VOC emissions 0mg/m³
Toxicity rating Non-toxic
LEED contribution 2
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 30years
Maintenance interval 6months
Warranty period 10years
Material cost (range) 800 – 2500AUD/m²
Material cost (per unit) 1200AUD/m²
Lead time 4 – 12weeks
Lifecycle cost 45AUD/m²/year
Annual maintenance 5AUD/m²/year
Market availability Limited
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Enables dramatic architectural curved forms
- Maintains optical clarity when properly manufactured
- Can be combined with coatings and treatments
- 100% recyclable material
- Zero VOC emissions (inert material)
- Non-combustible for fire safety
- Can achieve various radii and shapes
- Compatible with IGU fabrication
- Available in multiple thickness options
- Can be laminated for safety compliance
- Excellent weather resistance
- Long service life (30+ years typical)
Constraints
- Significantly higher cost than flat glass (2-4x)
- Requires specialised manufacturing equipment
- Limited local Australian manufacturers
- Potential for optical distortion if improperly formed
- Transport and handling complexity
- Size limitations based on furnace/mould capacity
- Cannot be cut or processed after bending
- Longer lead times (4-12 weeks typical)
- Complex measurement and templating required
- Higher breakage risk during installation
- Limited availability of replacement pieces
- Requires skilled installation teams
08 Applications
A1 Curved building facades and curtain walls
A2 Glass balustrades and barriers (AS 1288:2021 compliant)
A3 Shopfront and retail display windows
A4 Revolving door enclosures
A5 Curved skylights and canopies
A6 Architectural feature glazing
A7 Double-curved glass structures
A8 Curved insulated glass units (IGUs)
A9 Heritage building restorations
A10 Transportation glazing
A11 Interior partitions and screens
A12 Curved shower screens
A13 Display cases and showcases
A14 Specialty architectural elements
A15 Acoustic barriers
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.